Coalition of anti-corruption groups led by Anti- Corruption and Research-based Data Initiative (ARDI) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to follow due express in the prosecution of the former Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello. Recall that the former governor is under investigation over alleged embezzlement of a whooping sum of N80.2 billion. However, addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, John Ozigbo, said the coalition had over the last few weeks, followed with keen interest the current impasse between the EFCC and Bello, which culminated in the raid on his private residence in Abuja. …
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The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has described the call for the exit of Yoruba from Nigeria as undesirable, self-serving and unnecessary. TheHintsNews reports that Professor Banji Akintoye, leader of Ilana Omo Oodua and Mr. Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a Igboho, was reported to have, on April 17 this year, sent a letter to President Bola Tinubu in which they wanted the President to within the next two months, set up a negotiation team that would midwife the exit of Yoruba people from Nigeria. However, its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi in a statement issued Monday, faulted Akinyeye nd Igboro on…
Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has said that it was time to implement State police to tackle the lingering insecurity in the country. Ooni, while speaking on behalf of the traditional institution at the national dialogue on state policing organised by the House of Representatives on Tuesday in Abuja said traditional ruler said the traditional rulers were feeling the impact of the current security challenges more than other leaders. He stated categorically that it was time to walk the talk and do something that would be impactful to the people. He said: “We have not seen anybody that has…
The Nigeria Army has dismissed two soldiers — Corporal Innocent Joseph and Lance Corporal Jacob Gani for stealing cable at Dangote Refinery premises on 14th April 2024. Director Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement issued Monday said their dismissal was seequel to a thorough investigation conducted in collaboration with the management of the company. He added that the two soldiers were found to have abandoned their duty post and to be in unauthorised possession of the materials. Nwachukwu noted: “In line with Nigerian Army’s (NA) commitment to upholding high standard of professionalism, integrity and discipline, the NA…
A new report by Mercy Corps and Partners has shown a reduction in the number of violent incidents in North central states of Benue, Kogi, and Plateau. The report, an evidence generated at the close-out event of USAID-funded Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP), said the programme aimed at empowering local structures, and promote a culture of peace, as well as build resilience to violence in the states. In a statement issued Monday Monday by its Country Director, Mercy Corps Nigeria, Ndubisi Anyanwu, said since its launch in 2019, it has been actively working in the North West (Kano, Kaduna, and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced political parties are now permitted to start campaigning in public from Wednesday 24th April 2024 and end at midnight on Thursday 19th September 2024 ahead of the Edo state governorship election scheduled to hold on September 21, 2024. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Monday also revealed that the commission has published the final list of candidates for the Edo State governorship election. He stressed that the commission has published the list of candidates following the initial primaries. The commission stressed that in…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it would continue to sanction private jets used for commercial operations. The acting Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo, disclosed this at the weekend while playing host to Abuja Transportation and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), in his office in Abuja. He noted that social media was a very powerful tool that could be used for good projection of activities of the country, stating: “we must be very careful of what we chun out daily.” Najomo hinted, “We are going to continue to sanction, it is not business as usual. Do the right…
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit products worth of N50 million following a recent raids on supermarkets and markets in Abuja. Head of Investigation and Enforcement/Federal Taskforce, FCT, Abuja, Mr. Embugushiki-Musa Godiya, in a statement issued Sunday expressed concern over the sale of substandard products, particularly counterfeit NIVEA cream which was being sold at higher prices than the approved products. He emphasised the health risks posed by such counterfeit goods, including the potential for cancer, kidney damage, and skin rashes. Godiya noted: “This week, NAFDAC conducted raids on popular supermarkets in Abuja, including…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested three members of an organised criminal organisation for smuggling 51.90 kilograms of heroin, over two months after they were declared wanted. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement issued Sunday said the arrested kingpins specialised in illicit drug trafficking across Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, Europe and America. He revealed that they were arrested following the recent seizure of the single largest consignment of heroin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Babefemi said: “A total of 51.90 kilograms of heroin had been recovered from members of…
Bandits on Saturday night took their reign of terror to Dutse, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under Bwari Area Council, kidnapping five persons. TheHintsNews reports that the bandits arrived at the Mango tree area, New Jerusalem part of Duste at about 8pm on Saturday. The bandits invaded the community through the hilly part that links the area to Mpape, another community within the FCT. It was gathered that the bandits were shooting sporadically while the raid was going on. A resident of the area who pleaded anonymity said those living in the area could not sleep till…